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operatively

/ˌɒpəˈreɪtɪvli/ adverb · British & US
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What does operatively mean?

adverb

Used in medicine, engineering, and other fields to describe something that is done or performed in a practical or effective way. Involving or relating to the direct performance of an operation.

Example

"The surgeon worked operatively to repair the damaged tissue."

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